Youri Tielemans is a Belgian professional footballer. He started his career at Anderlecht, where he won the Belgian Pro League and Belgian Super Cup twice. In 2021, he was named the Leicester City Player of the Season.

he also won the FA Cup and FA Community Shield in the 2022-23 season. Currently, he is playing for Aston Villa. But why did Villa sign him? What do his stats tell us about him? is he going to replace Douglas Luiz? Let's find out in this video. so Before going into the video, please leave your comments, so it make me motivated.


The Problem is here, whenever Tielemans plays we feel we are missing Luiz, fans are saying He can’t really get ahead of Luiz and Kamara at the moment, but some fans say, he Just needs more minutes 

His strengths are obvious key passing, stay back to collect the ball, but it's his weaknesses movement, pressing getting turned over - that seem to jump out at the moment. Kamara and Luiz have been on good, since the moment Unai stepped through the door, and neither have been fatigued or injured so far.

I think people are quick to judge him, Tielemans has never struck as being a stand-out performer for any team.

Throughout his career, tielemans has played in various leagues. From 2013 to 17, he played for Anderlecht in the Belgian Pro League. From 2017 to 19, he played for Monaco in Ligue 1. In the 2018 19 season, he was loaned to Leicester City. From 2019 to 23, he was a permanent member of the Leicester squad. After becoming a free agent, he was signed by Aston Villa.

But why did Aston Villa sign him? when they already had good players?

Even though they already had a strong midfield, the coach really wanted Tielemans, and getting him for free is a big win for Villa. Villa beat the AC Milan and Roma. Now Tielemans is 26 and at his best playing age, definitely, he can prove himself in the future.


What are Villa getting from Tielemans?

The midfielder being discussed is an incredibly technically talented player, who excels in every aspect of the game. One of his standout qualities is his ability to progress the ball and deliver it effectively from the middle of the pitch to the attacking players. His vision and execution in this regard are exceptional, making him a player of Champions League quality in this department.

Not only technically gifted, but he is also a highly intelligent player. He possesses a deep understanding of tactics and demonstrates this on the field by directing the team. He has the ability to control the tempo of the game, knowing precisely when to increase the speed or slow it down. This skill allows him to exert a significant influence on the game.

In addition to his technical and tactical abilities, he is also a natural leader. He has had the honor of captaining Leicester on multiple occasions, highlighting his qualities as a leader on and off the field. His influence extends beyond his own performance, as he has been described by his coach, Brendan Rodgers,  This demonstrates his ability to read the game well and make the necessary changes to benefit the team.

Overall, this midfielder brings a wealth of talent and versatility to the game. His technical prowess, vision, and ability to drive the ball forward make him a player of exceptional quality. Furthermore, his intelligence, leadership skills, and tactical understanding allow him to control the tempo of the game and make impactful decisions. He is a true asset to any team, capable of influencing the game and providing guidance to his teammates.

Villa's midfield has 3 jobs: protecting the defense (Kamara), creating chances (McGinn), and connecting everything Luiz. Tielemans is best at Luiz's job, which is all about moving the ball forward, even better than Luiz himself! Tielemans is like a better passer, with longer passes that get the team closer to scoring. A famous player like De Bruyne is really good at this too.

he has the potential to be among the Premier League's most well-rounded central midfielders.

Tielemans' time at Leicester City was impressive, particularly during the 2019 20 and 2020 21 seasons. His crowning achievement was the unforgettable winning goal against Chelsea in the FA Cup Final. However, his performance since then hasn't quite matched those heights.

Unai Emery's desire to acquire Tielemans is understandable. While Villa secured a remarkable seventh-place finish last season, their central midfield lacked creative spark. It functioned well, but lacked a touch of magic.

Tielemans is a classy playmaker. He possesses an excellent understanding of space, dribbles effectively, and thrives on controlling the ball flow. Villa arguably needed exactly this type of player last season, someone who could initiate attacks with composure from deeper positions.

While both Leicester and Tielemans endured a disappointing season last year, his passing statistics still outshine those of Luiz, McGinn, and Kamara, highlighting his superior ball-control abilities.

 you all can see his stats in the previous season. he had the highest success passes into the final third, higher than Luiz, McGinn, and Kamara with a 12.26 ratio, and his successful passes in the opponent half, with 25.93 ratio, higher than others.

Tielemans' former coach, Brendan Rodgers really liked him! He said Tielemans is smart, strong tactically, and great with the ball. He can also see the whole field and makes his teammates play better.

This is good news for Ollie Watkins, Villa's striker. Watkins likes to run behind defenders, and Tielemans is great at passing the ball there. Even though Villa's coach usually plays with two central midfielders, Tielemans gives him more options. 

as you can see he as the highest ball recoveries and the highest tackle wons in ratio.

The coach can now play with three midfielders, use Tielemans in a more attacking role, or even put him in a position to control the entire game!

so what do you think about Tielemans, is he going to replace Douglas luiz! comment down below, If you like this video, you can also like this video about Ollie Watkins,

the great striker of Aston Villa Rise, links is in the description. thank you guys, see you in the next video.